The Germans are socialists! That's why their economy is the worst in Europe ... er, wait.

10:44 am November 6, 2012

Figus wrote:

Idiot Germany has the strongest economy in Europe

10:45 am November 6, 2012

Anonymous wrote:

Because Germany has such a great track record in responsible and responsive government? Where it's "normal" to have 8-14% unemployment in major areas of the country? Makes sense they would like Obama.

10:46 am November 6, 2012

Alex Wolf wrote:

Mr. or Ms. Anomymous - 100%. Yes, the German "Social Market Economy" is an unmitigated disaster. No health insurance, no pretty Frauleins, no beer, no education, no exports, no bratwurst, no cars, and they have to borrow monewy from Greece.

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10:54 am November 6, 2012

Anonymous wrote:

very ironic from a country who would NEVER allow themselves to incur that much debt on behalf of freeloaders. merkel is a conservative and thinks obozo is a, well, a bozo.

11:07 am November 6, 2012

Anonymous wrote:

of course the germans will say they back obama. they are so aware that America is waiting to pounce if there is the least hint at racism or nationalism or protectionism. germans can't say boo without someone saying, oh, there they go again, so it is not at all surprising that they think one thing and do another. it is obvious that the german government dismisses obama, geithner and anyone else connected to him because they realize he has nothing to offer anyone in terms of solutions or vision. end of story.

11:09 am November 6, 2012

American wrote:

No matter who wins, Americans of all stripes should be thankful this stupidly long and monumentally wasteful campaign is finally over. Two years to run for president? It's beyond laughable. It's also obscenely wasteful of money, resources, time, patience, and the wherewithal of Americans to understand issues and candidates. We need campaign reform, but not just finance; we need term limits - the term of campaigns. Among the most damaging elements of our increasing undemocratic democracy is the inordinate amount of time spent campaigning. Enough.

11:09 am November 6, 2012

Adolf wrote:

He's got my vote.

11:29 am November 6, 2012

@11:09 wrote:

No kidding!

11:30 am November 6, 2012

Germany wrote:

Is the perfect answer to all the delusional tea party whackaloons who think socialism and unions kill jobs.

1:22 pm November 6, 2012

Victor Hugo wrote:

They won't be after the Euro crashes around them, Greece, Italy and Spain will drain them dry.

3:16 pm November 6, 2012

K.K. Mathes wrote:

And there is some reason that as we go to the polls to vote that we as American citizens should be concerned about German opinion? Their opinions are irrelevant as the "journalist" that posted this story as we need to vote to do what's best for the interests of the US not Germany and the rest of Europe.

3:53 pm November 6, 2012

Southern American wrote:

Agreeing with K K Mathes. Since when does the opinion of another country, especially GERMANY, matter to American citizens? If Germany wants Obama, they can have him! Though, I wonder how quickly popular German sentiment would change once they got a dose of his brand of "change".

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